Roland Park Foundation

Total Foundation 24/25 Revenue: $176,851

• Dragon Donors Campaign: $64,475 (of which $14,850 corporate banners)

• Dragon Fire Ball: $101,636

• Company Match: $10,497

• Misc. Other: $243 (Dividends to Foundation Savings Account)

Other Revenue (and expenditures) *: $4,748

Club Camp Week earmarked fundraisers for the students' international trip. (Note: This is revenue/expenditures that we assisted with logistically via earmarked fundraisers at the school, which were not Foundation-led fundraisers but school-led initiatives.)
Fundraiser for Jefferson teachers, LA Wildfires fundraisers, and account dividends. =

This money is not part of the Foundation budget is used to facilitate earmarked fundraising for specific school initiatives.

2024-2025 Roland Park Foundation Spending (As of April 11, 2025)

• Teacher Training: $5,563

  • IB training, Atlanta (VansEvers)

  • IB conferences: New Orleans and traveling costs (also includes $ to substitute coverage) (Davidson, von Ancken, McNeil, Webber, Ferlita, Godcharles)

  • WeeViolin Training, Albuquerque (VansEvers)

• Related Arts: $4,524

  • New Speakers, Microphones, cords, and extensions for school assemblies and MPR gatherings.

  • Drumline Carriers

  • SLAM author Jarrett Lerner's visit to Roland Park for the entire day, including assemblies for all students, a book signing, and 100 author-signed books given to students.

• Technology: $14,806

  • 25 new laptops for school to replace outdated technology ($9,705)

  • IXL Math software for grades 6-8 ($5,100)

• Extracurricular Enrichment/PTSA Programs: $2,234

  • 5th/8th grade celebration and dance supplies ($500)

  • 10 years of IB schoolwide celebration supplies and treats

  • Kingdom Keepers Club behind-the-scenes group experience

  • Seasons of Giving supplemental funds for gifts for families in need

• Teacher Appreciation and Recognition: $15,835

  • Kindergarten camp 2024 teacher payments.

  • Teacher and Staff 2024 Pre-planning Team-Building Activity

  • Teacher and Staff “Meet the Teacher” day lunch.

  • Teacher Conference meals: SEPT 11, NOV 21, FEB 5, APR 21

  • Teacher Meal Post October Hurricanes (morale booster)

  • December to Remember lunch for Teachers and Staff

  • Teacher’s Lounge monthly snacks and coffee (sponsored by Donors)

  • Teacher appreciation and financial recognition for MYP NJHS sponsors, PYP Leads, MYP Leads, Rocket Computer Club lead, ELP tutors, Student Government advisors, Math Bowl leads, and MYP dance chaperones

• Capital Improvement Projects*: $77,170

  • IB Center Courtyard Turf Project (finalized in FY24 with earmarked funds as well as Dragon Donor Funds raised).

  • Lunchroom Murals on all walls and doors in partnership with the Gasparilla Arts Festival.

  • Exterior Murals in partnership with Westshore Alliance in Celebration of 10 years of IB

  • Furniture, paint, décor for refresh of Student Services and Front Office areas.

• Classroom and Curriculum Supplies: $5,255

  • 3rd grade classroom supplies IB provocation

  • 2nd grade supplies for IB provocation

  • 1st grade robotics mouse supplies

  • 1st grade generation genius supplies

  • 4th grade author webinar with Kate DiCamillo

  • 4th grade books for IB unit

  • 1st grade chicken supplies for IB unit

  • School-wide Behavior Incentive Room supplies and décor

  • IB Student of the month prizes/incentives

• Need-Based Student Scholarships for Service-Learning Trips: $15,000

  • Student need-based scholarships for international & domestic service-learning trips.

  • Funding for teacher service-learning trip ($3000)

• Dragon Fire Ball Expenses-Venue $16,353 (inc. $1000 venue deposit 2026 DFB), other expenses $2,767 (Tickets sold were $12,450): $19,121

• Operating Expenses: $9,901

  • Credit card fees ($3,604)

  • Signage, promotional items, claws/other painting projects, insurance, QuickBooks, flyers, tax preparation ($2,200), and checks: $9,901

TOTAL SPENT FOR 2024-2025 (as of 4/11) $169,409

Pending expenditures FY24 budget (approximately $60,100 set aside for these earmarked projects & programs):

• Teacher appreciation week: staff lunch, $25 Amazon gift cards for all staff (est. $3,350)

• 2 additional trees for playground/outdoor covered court area (est. $500)

• Mascot cleaning- annual expense (set aside $500)

• 2 grants to Title 1 schools for their teacher appreciation week (Jefferson and TBD) ($2,000)

• ESE and Student of the Month Incentives (est. $700)

• Kindergarten camp 2025 teacher payments (est. $500)

• Pre-planning week teacher provocation field trip ($5,000 held for team building)

• IB Training as needed for newly hired teachers and administrators

• K-2 Discovery Dinosaur Dig Pit and outdoor learning space. ($3,000 set aside and $850 earmarked)

• Pikmykid program, 2-year renewal (est. $3,200)

• May Teacher Lounge coffee and snacks ($350)

• Library refresh project; phase 1 of 3 phases to include: MYP or PYP reading and collaboration area ($40,000 set aside for phase 1)